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7.82,432 votes1957PG2h 42mDramaHistoryWarIMDb

Synopsis

“It spans a whole new world of entertainment!”

The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

Cast

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William Holden
Cmdr. Shears
Alec Guinness
Col. Nicholson
Jack Hawkins
Maj. Warden
Sessue Hayakawa
Col. Saito
James Donald
Maj. Clipton
Geoffrey Horne
Lt. Joyce
André Morell
Col. Green
Peter Williams
Capt. Reeves
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John Boxer
Major Hughes
Percy Herbert
Grogan
Harold Goodwin
Baker
Ann Sears
Nurse
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Captain Kanematsu
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Vilaiwan Seeboonreaung
Siamese Girl
Keiichirō Katsumoto
Lieutenant Miura
Ngamta Suppapong
Siamese Girl
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Javanart Punynchoti
Siamese Girl
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Kannikar Dowklee
Siamese Girl
Tsai Chin
Tokyo Rose (voice) (uncredited)
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Christopher Greet
British Officer (uncredited)

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Is The Bridge on the River Kwai available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

What year was The Bridge on the River Kwai released?

The Bridge on the River Kwai was released in 1957.

How long is The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai has a runtime of 2h 42m.

What genre is The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is classified as Drama, History, War.

What is the age rating for The Bridge on the River Kwai?

The Bridge on the River Kwai is rated PG.